Expect to have a more seamless experience at this year’s AFROTECH™ Conference.
The event, which is the largest gathering of Black tech professionals and entrepreneurs, will touch down in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center and run Oct. 27–31, 2025. This marks the conference’s second consecutive year in the city and builds on its momentum, having attracted over 40,000 attendees since its inception.
It’s clear the conference is the place to be, and you won’t want to miss what’s next. We’re leveling up the experience for ticket holders to help you customize your scheduling for various sessions to ensure you achieve your conference objectives and professional goals. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got it. We’re targeting core areas including Cybersecurity and Risk, Engineering, Data, Government and Civic, Product and Design, Future of Work (HR), Esports, Energy and Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Marketing, and Advertising. And we’re not stopping there. For example, ticket holders interested in the future of health care can select AfroMedTech as a focus area, and this will grant them access to two days of programming that include panels on medical innovation, navigating venture funding and startup founding, and navigating non-traditional career paths in biotech and medtech.
Ultimately, the goal is to help attendees become more resourceful, stay ahead of cutting-edge technologies, and expand their vision of what’s possible beyond traditional roles in the healthcare and tech industries. What’s more, there will be opportunities to network with Fortune 500 employers, policy influencers, digital health startups, venture firms, and more.
AFROTECH™ AI
AI will be a big part of the entire conference, with sessions suited for every level, from beginners to experts ready to explore advanced topics. You’ll also find a dedicated AFROTECH™ AI experience, packed with insights on machine learning, automation, and using technology responsibly. Plus, it’s a chance to meet with recruiters, cutting-edge AI startups, mission-driven research labs, and visionary founders shaping the future of technology.
Incoming Stages
For a more comprehensive look at what’s ahead, we are also introducing this year’s stages, with some being made available to specific ticket tiers. For the senior leaders looking to gain insights on innovation and inclusive leadership, consider the Executive Stage, which will draw in political figures, athletes, TV hosts, socialites, musicians, and more.
Additional incoming stages and their ticket tiers are as followed:
- Innovation Stage (All-Access Pass)
- Immersion Stage (Student, Premier, Executive, All-Access)
- Discovery Stage (Student, Premier, Executive, All-Access)
- Blavity Stage ( Student, Premier, Executive, All-Access)
Additional activations will include the AFROTECH™ U Summit, the go-to destination for students ready to launch their careers. Get tips straight from recruiters, hiring managers, and educators through hands-on sessions covering everything from building a standout résumé to career prep with topics including coding and AI ethics.
If you’re a founder with big dreams, the Founders’ Summit is where you need to be. Learn how to go from bootstrapped to a billion-dollar business with advice from top founders, VCs, and advisors who’ve been there. You’ll walk away with real strategies to help turn your boldest ideas into fundable, fast-growing ventures.
Buy Your Ticket Today
Whether you’re a first-time attendee, tech executive, or industry professional, the AFROTECH™ Conference is your gateway to a community of innovators and decision-makers shaping the present and future. We hope these updates have given you the confidence to have a more strategic game plan so you can make every moment count.
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